Exam Questions with Verified Answers
In which of the following circumstances must an individual be given the opportunity to
agree or object to the use and disclosure of their PHI? - ANSWERS-Before PHI directly
relevant to a persons involvement with the individual's care or payment of health care is
shared with that person.
-Before their information is included in a facility directory
(select both of those)
Which of the following statements about the the HIPAA Security Rule are true? -
ANSWERSAll of the above
Administrative safeguards are: - ANSWERSAdministrative actions, and policies and
procedures that are used to manage the selection, development, implementation and
maintenance of security measures to protect electronic PHI (ePHI). These safeguards
also outline how to manage the conduct of the workforce in relation to the protection of
ePHI
Physical safeguards are: - ANSWERSPhysical measures, including policies and
procedures that are used to protect electronic information systems and related buildings
and equipment, from natural and environmental hazards, and unauthorized intrusion
Technical safeguards are: - ANSWERSInformation technology and the associated
policies and procedures that are used to protect and control access to ePHI
Which HHS Office is charged with protecting an individual patient's health information
privacy and security through the enforcement of HIPAA? - ANSWERSOffice of Civil
Rights (OCR)
What of the following are categories for punishing violations of federal health care laws?
- ANSWERSAll of the above
if an individual believes that the DoD covered entity (CE) is not complying with HIPAA,
he or she may file a complaint with the: - ANSWERSAll of the above
A covered entity (CE) must have an established complaint process. - ANSWERSTrue
Which of the following statements about the Privacy Act are true? - ANSWERSAll of the
above